Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne City: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Wellington Phoenix prepare to host Melbourne City on January 30, 2026, with kick-off at 07:00 under referee Faghani, this AUSTRALIA: A-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Wellington Phoenix, currently 10th in the standings with 20 points from 17 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 11 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Melbourne City, sitting 7th with 22 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne City have favored Melbourne City, ending in a 2-2 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Western Sydney, Wellington Phoenix recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a standard formation. Their starting XI featured Kelly-Heald, Hughes, Tuiloma, Sheridan, Payne, Armiento, Nagasawa, Rufer, Singh, Kartum , Eze. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Melbourne City's last outing came against Western Sydney, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Beach, Behich, Souprayen, Ferreyra, Shillington, Teague, Atkinson, Lopane, Kuen, Younis, Memeti. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Wellington Phoenix are expected to maintain their 4-5-1 structure, while Melbourne City are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. This contrast often creates a dynamic where sustained pressure meets disciplined defensive structure.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Wellington Phoenix's fixtures have averaged 4.1 goals per game, with 9 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Melbourne City's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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